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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.87 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.87 and 119.10 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.87 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.87 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.87 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 33,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.02/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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